[box_dark]Adventures in Korean Dining Written and photographed by Daniel Gray[/box_dark] Korean food might seem quite extreme to the uninitiated. Some might fi nd pork knuckles, blood pudding, head cheese, silkworm larva, and fish intestines to be disgusting, but to Koreans they are just another meal or snack and often considered delicacies. This issue we […]
Daily Delights Here are my suggestions for a great food day in Seoul. [box_light]BREAKFAST[/box_light] Blood Pudding Hangover Stew at Haejangguk Saramdeul 해장국 사람들 If you are looking for blood pudding stew for breakfast, then head here—this place is famous for serving this interesting dish to many ex-presidents and celebrities. The pig’s blood here comes to […]
[box_dark]Adventurous Quick Bites[/box_dark] A Taste of the Phoenix and Dragon at Bomungol Hanok-jip 보문골 한옥집 The turtle is a symbol of longevity and strength in Korea. They are also supposedly descendants of dragons and phoenixes. The fact that turtles were only allowed to be eaten by the king makes the idea of eating turtle soup […]
[box_dark]KOREA THROUGH HER BIRDS Bird-watcher Robert Newlin explores an underappreciated avian world[/box_dark] Written by Robert Koehler Through Korea through Her Birds (Seoul Selection, 2013), photographer, comparative and English literature professor, and “birder” (the trendy term for bird-watchers) Robert Newlin wished to do more than simply show off his beautiful photographs; he wanted to do something […]
DIGITAL DESTINATIONS Four leading blogges share their favorite spots in Seoul Written by Stephanie McDonald Whether you’re a first-time visitor to Seoul or an expat who has been here several years, the city’s bloggers often shine a light on places tourist guides don’t even mention in passing. SEOUL spoke to four bloggers on what to […]
[box_light] Olympic Park 올림픽공원 [/box_light] The colors of autumn are amazing right now at Olympic Park. The public park consists of rolling hills, grassy meadows, trees, and flower gardens, all within an urban environment. One of the most peaceful and scenic places inside of the park, especially around this time of the year, would have […]
[box_dark]Mt. Dobongsan 도봉산[/box_dark] Mt. Dobongsan, located northeast of Bukhansan National Park, is considered one of Seoul’s finest mountains, with its curiously shaped boulders and craggy cliffs. The highest point is Jaunbong, which peaks at 739.5 m. Seoul’s district of Dobong-gu derives its name from the mountain. Many Koreans believe that the mountain is home to […]
[box_light]Gyeongbokgung at Night 경복궁 야간 개장[/box_light] Gyeongbokgung Palace will welcome visitors during its weeklong nighttime opening session in October. The palace will remain open till 10pm (admission by 9pm). In order to prevent any unexpected disturbances and property damage due to crowds, admission will be limited to 1,500 each day, from either those who make […]
[box_dark]DOING DWIPURI RIGHT An after-party romp through Hongdae, Korean-style[/box_dark] Written by Daisy Larios Photographed by Ryu Seunghoo Dwipuri 뒤풀이 essentially translates to “after-party,” although these are not after-parties of the Grammy or Oscar variety. It refers to going out with a team or group from school, work, or some extracurricular—whether it be after a test, […]